The Scottish Wholesale Association wishes all members, friends and colleagues a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
THE European Court of Justice has said the Scottish Government’s case for a minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol is contrary to EU law if other tax options exist.
The Forth Road Bridge reopens to vehicles except HGVs from today.
Police Scotland, via its CSSC hub, yesterday issued important information on the situation surrounding the closure of the Forth Road Bridge.
The Department for Transport has agreed to a temporary and limited relaxation of the enforcement of EU drivers' hours and sector-specific working time rules for drivers involved in the distribution of freight and passenger services whose journeys are delayed or extended due to the closure of the Forth Road Bridge in Scotland.
Members should be aware that the UK Government has published the excise notice explaining the effects of the law and regulations covering the introduction of the Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme (AWRS).